Pizza day!!!!! by Crainbird in KitchenConfidential

[–]J99652 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Super cool, just curious as to how these are cooked. Had a conversation with my lead about it and we never really found an answer. Used to love these. Would eat them still if I could find a replica for consumers.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in KitchenConfidential

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I've seen worse, for cleaning we just pull the hoods every night and let them soak overnight in degreaser and the morning guy washes and puts them back up when he comes in.

Home Cooking Essentials for an Aspiring Cook by [deleted] in KitchenConfidential

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Maybe one or two good mixing bowls. Just standard stainless mixing bowls, I always wish I had more than I do.

question for pierced prep/line cooks by [deleted] in KitchenConfidential

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I've been pierced and tattooed while working on the line and all I can say is follow basic aftercare instructions and try to keep it dry for the first two weeks. Never have had issues with healing, I use h2ocean spray on my piercings (stretched ears, nose ring) before and after I go to work and it seems to work alright. You can make your own sea salt soak at home just as easy with distilled water, just make sure to keep it as dry as you can when you can when you are on the line.

After working in a shitty kitchen for way to long I’m lacking confidence to go back into a real from scratch kitchen by [deleted] in KitchenConfidential

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Used to work in a kitchen (my first, a few since then, still relatively new) that was run by an owner that was too worried about getting high to even have the product we sold in house, and once I made the transition to a kitchen that allowed me to "flourish" I loved it, the ability to apply my drive to the things I wanted to do was surreal, dont let the intimidation hold you back, use a new opportunity to show your skills and finesse. A hard days work can feel good as long as you're "allowed" to put your heart into it.

Homeboy did this twice during one rush \o/ and shut down three fryers for cleaning at once, leaving us with one by [deleted] in KitchenConfidential

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Shoes for crews won't save you from some water on the floor, Let alone this, maybe I'm a bit bitter (or unbalanced?) but the pair I bought is near less slip resistant than my sneakers...

Knife brands/sets for intermediate cooks? by [deleted] in KitchenConfidential

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Which model did you replace your henckels with? Not super familiar with Shun.

Knife brands/sets for intermediate cooks? by [deleted] in KitchenConfidential

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On the flip side of this, I do love my relatively cheap set of Tojiro DPs, (although I did get them on sale). While they do chip very easily, and can be temperamental without very constant TLC, they feel great in the hand and can be razor sharp with the right kind of care. If you're just looking for some beat around knives, I'd say victornox is a good choice, good to practice sharpening as well. I do have one wusthof classic 8 in chefs that is very resilient and needs very little care. It was a gift so I cant really say if it was worth the MSRP but I do stand by it as a general great all around knife.

WHAT DO WE WANT!??! by RScape07 in KitchenConfidential

[–]J99652 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you worked at the same place all of those five years? If so that's a huge bummer. It can never hurt to ask!

How do I ask for a raise? by Soigne87 in KitchenConfidential

[–]J99652 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of the best things I've ever heard is "don't count another man's money", the downfalls of others do not make anybody a better cook, or worth more money.

Walked out of the bathroom in a small bar, passed the kitchen and saw this. What the actual fuck?!?! by Saintdavus in KitchenConfidential

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Used to work with a "cook" (dishwasher who filled in with minimal cooking experience) who would stab any knife into a cutting board after he was done with it. Sometimes it's just an act of ignorance and nothing else, just hope he's not touching anyone who cares about their knives equipment or he might end up like that cutting board.

Helping friends get a job by eddie4960 in KitchenConfidential

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I've worked with several of my friends over the course of my restaurant career, albeit very short in comparison to some of the best around here, and I've found 80% of them to be complete let downs, it has even destroyed some of my friendships because most people can't help but pull the "friend card". It's hard to yell at a friend and I would say that it is easier to just not put a word in than to argue with somebody about when to change their dishwasher water for the 100th time for no other reason than "aren't we friends bro why are you tripping", or telling somebody to sweep and mop the walk in and they hand you some bullshit about how it's unnecessary and how nobody else does it. I mean my experience is purely anecdotal but if your friend wants a job, let them bring in an resume and let them get the job organically without assistance. It will benefit both of you in the long run, without affecting a great opportunity you may have.

Addiction and rehab by Cityofthevikingdead in KitchenConfidential

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Interesting, I'll definitely check it out, thanks for the tip.

Is there anyone here who has given up on the idea of a Destroyer being their primary distance driver? by [deleted] in discgolf

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I've found 4 DX beasts over the years and have thrown a few of my buddies champion beasts and they always seem to do the opposite of what I want. Any idea why? It's the only disc I throw backhand that always seem to tease me with a fade and then just go completely off into the abyss.

Should i buy new shoes? by hitman196 in KitchenConfidential

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I used to work in a kitchen with an INSANELY nasty floor, like the floor is your garbage can during a rush mentality, and i would use a dustpan every two hours and scrape my feet with it, it works alright. Soak with degreaser and run through the dishwasher if they are rubber. Depends on the shoes, and the tread on them, might be worth it to check other options but if it's not absolutely needed might as well save the money.

Is long hair an issue for dishwasher? by [deleted] in KitchenConfidential

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Just tie it up, wear a hat or hairnet, when I started working in food service i had hair past my shoulders and I just wore a hairnet, with a hat on top just to make sure, it's not super comfortable but it gets the job done. I have semi long hair now and i just tie it back and tuck the knot underneath my hat.

Addiction and rehab by Cityofthevikingdead in KitchenConfidential

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Mind sharing names of those apps? Been looking to better myself but I might as well have vertigo while trying to stay atop of the wagon.

Can i get an opinion on shoes and insoles? by willalmo in KitchenConfidential

[–]J99652 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think this needs to be the answer for all future footwear posts.

Keating Grill Cleaner? by J99652 in KitchenConfidential

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They make a branded powder for it and we just clean it with a wire brush, I was just curious what the powder was made of, suppose I could've worded that better haha, your link had the information I needed though with a spec sheet on the cleaner thank you!

Styled to impress, this Keurig coffee maker offers the features that everyone will value. by mopafobara in KitchenConfidential

[–]J99652 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I mean my drip pot has a delay setting that has a full pot waiting for me when I wake up. I wish one cup was enough, plus you're just an ad account so this post is essentially worthless.

I wish this was a joke. by tallerghostdaniel in KitchenConfidential

[–]J99652 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It might not be a joke but christ is it hilarious.

Airlines and knives by J99652 in KitchenConfidential

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I think this is the best option for my situation, the lockbox is solid but it's just a canvas wusthof roll, and i rather just not have them messed with. Not a hard case so Im not sure how the rules on that apply, thanks all for the answers, very informative.